Chapter 11 I Won the Big Prize!

Teasing Chen Xue?

Nope, just speaking my mind to put an end to some women's wishful thinking.

A man has got to learn to protect himself, you know.

"If you've got something to say, make it quick, I've got to go pick up my wife from work," Gu Changsheng stood by the door, turned back, and waited for Chen Xue to speak.

Chen Xue's face turned red, then shades of green.

She thought, 'What kind of person is this? Who's this self-absorbed!'

"It's nothing much, just that you should come to work as usual tomorrow. If you can maintain this performance, I will let you be the leader of team one," Chen Xue began her recruitment drive.

Gu Changsheng listened but found it amusing, "Heh, I'll definitely come to work, but about being the team leader... Are you sure you can handle A Biao and the rest? When you took over this delivery subcontracting company, did you ever wonder why they sold it to you at such a low price? Some things are not as simple as you think."

After saying this.

Gu Changsheng turned his head and left.

Chen Xue got the store at a price that wasn't high, and it even seemed like a bargain.

But in reality, it was difficult to manage the delivery riders, like those like A Biao, who were the ones that joined the company earliest, having signed several years-long contracts for a basic salary. Even if they didn't work, you had to pay them their salary. As for performance, they would pressure others to do it.

Some couldn't stand the oppression and would resign, which led to inconsistent company performance.

And now, these problems had not yet fully erupted.

If they did, Chen Xue would be in for a hard time.

Gu Changsheng didn't want to bother with these messes, but as for A Biao,

the morning's events weren't over yet.

After Gu Changsheng left, Chen Xue sat at the desk, starting to feel unsettled...

But since things had already reached this point, she couldn't back out.

In her heart, however, she now saw Gu Changsheng in a slightly different light.

Until now, he was the only one who spoke such sincere words.

...

After leaving the delivery company, Gu Changsheng didn't ride his bike, but took the bus leisurely to Zhou Shi Construction Sub-company, arriving right at 5:30 PM.

There was only half an hour left until the end of work.

Standing outside the company's building for a short while, a tow truck arrived carrying a big red matte X5, adorned with a huge, cute bow made up of ribbons that extended from all four windows and gathered at the roof.

Gu Changsheng walked up close, not expecting the manager himself to deliver it.

The manager said, "Mr. Gu, I hope I'm not late? I put a lot of effort into this bowtie packaging. Originally, the packaging fee would be two thousand yuan, but consider it a gift from me. Where would you like the car parked?"

Gu Changsheng pointed to a spot, right by the company's front door by the side of the road, very conspicuous.

After parking, he covered it with a red cloth to conceal the surprise, revealing the mystery only at the last moment.

Once the manager had left, Gu Changsheng found a spot under the shade of a tree to squat.

Go find Zhou Jiayi inside?

Forget it, he hadn't even changed his clothes, lest people inside the company start gossiping.

In a blink, it was 6 PM.

People from the company gradually began to leave work.

Gu Changsheng soon spotted Zhou Jiayi discussing something with a few company staff members. He thought about waiting for her to finish before approaching, but as soon as they finished talking, Zhou Jiayi turned to go back inside, with no intention of leaving work.

At this, Gu Changsheng couldn't wait any longer and hurriedly ran out shouting, "Wife."

Upon hearing the voice, Zhou Jiayi immediately turned back, saw Gu Changsheng, and was surprised, "Changsheng, what are you doing here?"

Gu Changsheng rushed over, not caring about the onlookers, and pulled Zhou Jiayi over to the car, "I've prepared a surprise for you, take a look."

Even though it was covered with cloth, it was obviously a car.

Zhou Jiayi was stunned, "This... where did this car come from?"

Gu Changsheng laughed playfully, pleased with Zhou Jiayi's reaction, "Oh dear, just open it up and see. See if you like it first. Though it's not a luxury car, trust me, I'll even get you a private jet if that's what you want in the future."

No need for more words.

Gu Changsheng quickly unveiled the cover.

The matte red BMW X5 was both dazzling and understated, adorned with an adorable gigantic bow, offering a strong visual impact; the company employees gathering around after work were filled with envy—

"Mr. Zhou, is this car a gift for you?"

"Wow, that's so romantic."

"Is this Mr. Zhou's husband?"

Some cast a sidelong glance at Gu Changsheng, but did not mock him for wearing a delivery uniform.

Jokes aside, who would just give away a car worth a million? Clearly, he's a dark horse.

Zhou Jiayi was too shocked to care, as happiness instantly muddled her mind, her cheeks flushing. She quickly approached Gu Changsheng, grabbing his hand, "Changsheng, you, you've really surprised me."

"But where did the money for the car come from?"

Gu Changsheng had already thought of an excuse and pretended to be mysterious, "The eighty-million-worth bloodstone was just some broken rock above our door. Guess if our family has other treasures too?"

Hearing this, Zhou Jiayi believed him.

In just a few days, Gu Changsheng had brought her too many surprises; getting to know Yun City's richest man, an eighty million gift, and now a luxury car worth a million—everything else seemed trivial in comparison.

"Do you like it?"

"Yes," Zhou Jiayi said, moved to tears, "I like it."

"Then…" Gu Changsheng had more to say.

The people around had already started to tease, "Kiss, kiss…"

Zhou Jiayi, bashful yet unable to resist, still gave him a sweet kiss.

Beautiful.

Gu Changsheng couldn't be more satisfied in his heart.

The commotion here had already caught the attention of the company's interior; many people were pointing and extremely curious.

A middle-aged lady came out, seizing an employee at the door, "What's happening?"

The employee recognized her; it was none other than Liu Jinhua, Mr. Zhou's own mother.

"Madam, it seems someone has sent Mr. Zhou a gift, a BMW X5!"

"What?!" Liu Jinhua was naturally shocked, her expression quickly filled with joy as she hurried downstairs, not caring about the hindrance of her high heels, running quickly and muttering, "Zhang Hai, it has to be Zhang Hai, haha, Mr. Zhang is indeed generous."

"A BMW X5, it must be at least a million, right?"

Liu Jinhua reached the scene but couldn't push through the crowd, she could only shout, "Move aside, everyone move aside! If you don't go home after work, then all of you can go back to the company for overtime."

Her tone was fierce, and the crowd immediately scattered in fright.

Liu Jinhua finally managed to approach, but upon a glance, there was no trace of Zhang Hai. Her daughter, Zhou Jiayi, was clearly nestled in Gu Changsheng's arms, which bewildered her greatly.

"Where's Zhang Hai?"

"Mom? What Zhang Hai?" Zhou Jiayi was perplexed.

Liu Jinhua said, "Isn't it Zhang Hai who came to give you the car?"

Zhou Jiayi's expression darkened, and deep down she understood her mother's thoughts all along, suddenly feeling the anger rise, "Mom, can you stop spouting nonsense? Where did Zhang Hai come from? Besides, why on earth would Zhang Hai give me a car?"

"This car is a surprise Changsheng gave me!"

The two separated.

Gu Changsheng looked at Liu Jinhua with an expressionless face, suppressing the anger in his heart from erupting.

"Gu Changsheng gave it? Where did that useless guy get so much money?" Liu Jinhua was incredulous.

Zhou Jiayi wanted to explain, but Gu Changsheng didn't want to speak the truth, responding indifferently, "I bought a lottery ticket yesterday and won a million."

"A lottery? You won a one million prize?!" Liu Jinhua's eyes bulged.

But the next second.

"Such a waste! A million and you bought this junk car! Have you gone mad? Doesn't the company have a car for Jiayi to drive, or what? With that money, don't you know to show some filial piety to us? What's the damned point of buying this car, Gu Changsheng, tell me, is your brain sick?!"